Offbeat Europe: Historic sewers and monk brewers
I know you've all heard of the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen and gondolas in Venice, but what about spelunking the sewers of Paris or quaffing homebrews with German monks? In this second part of a two-part column, I'll fill you in on more of Europe's quirky sights and experiences. startclickprintexclude--> each a five-story brothel filled with hookers. Frankfurt's prostitutes, who are legal and taxed, note that business varies with the theme of the trade show at the nearby convention center. While Frankfurt's annual auto show is boom time, hookers complain that the world's largest annual book fair is a complete bust. (No, I'm not a customer. Beware -- drug addicts and pushy barkers make this neighborhood feel unsafe after dark.) lying peacefully inside a specially built freezer. Glass cases display his incredibly well-preserved clothing and gear, including a two-color, finely-stitched coat, his loincloth, a fancy hat, shoes, a finely crafted hatchet and fire-making gadgets. "Do it again!" I've mentioned only a few of my favorite offbeat sights. On your travels, you'll likely uncover more. Anywhere in Europe, these surprising sights are a fun way to make the Old World feel new, vivid, and memorable. More of offbeat Europe |
